Symbol-technologies LS 400XI User Manual

About This ManualTable Of ContentsIndexCopyrightFeedback LS 400Xi 70-33848-01Revision AAugust 1998 Product Reference Guide

1-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Here’s what the LS 400Xi offers you: t The LS 4004i (RS-232C) - This scanner contains onboard discrete RS-232C

5-67Parameter MenusCLSI EditingWhen enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters and inserts a space after the first, fifth, and tenth c

5-68 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideNOTIS EditingWhen enabled, this parameter strips the start and stop characters from a decoded Codabar symbol.ENAB

5-69Parameter MenusEnable/Disable MSI PlesseyTo enable or disable MSI Plessey, scan the appropriate bar code below.ENABLE MSI PLESSEYDISABLE MSI PLESS

5-70 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for MSI Plessey Lengths for MSI Plessey may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or le

5-71Parameter MenusSet Lengths for MSI Plessey (Cont’d)Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For

5-72 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideMSI Plessey Check DigitsThese check digits, located at the end of the bar code, verify the integrity of the data.

5-73Parameter MenusTransmit MSI Plessey Check DigitScan a bar code below to transmit data with or without the check digit.TRANSMIT MSI PLESSEY CHECK D

5-74 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideMSI Plessey Check Digit AlgorithmWhen the two MSI Plessey check digits option is selected, an additional verificat

5-75Parameter MenusEnable/Disable PDF417Scan a bar code below to enable to disable PDF417 scanning capabilities.ENABLE PDF417DISABLE PDF417

5-76 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideTransmit Code ID CharacterA code ID character identifies the code type of a scanned bar code. This may be useful w

2-1 Chapter 2 Set Up Unpacking Remove the scanner from its packing and inspect it for damage. If the scanner was damaged in transit, call the Symb

5-77Parameter MenusTransmit Code ID Character (Cont’d)SYMBOL CODE ID CHARACTERAIM CODE ID CHARACTERNONE

5-78 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuidePause DurationThis parameter allows a pause to be inserted at any point in the data transmission. Pauses are set

5-79Parameter MenusPrefix/Suffix Values A prefix/suffix may be appended to scan data for use in data editing. These values are set by scanning a four-digi

5-80 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideScan Data Transmission Format To change the Scan Data Transmission Format, scan the SCAN OPTIONS bar code below.

5-81Parameter MenusScan Data Transmission Format (Cont’d)<PREFIX> <DATA><PREFIX> <DATA> <SUFFIX>ENTERDATA FORMAT CANCEL

5-82 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideRS-232C ParametersBaud RateBaud rate is the number of bits of data transmitted per second. The scanner's bau

5-83Parameter MenusBaud Rate (Cont’d)BAUD RATE 4800BAUD RATE 9600BAUD RATE 19,200BAUD RATE 38,400

5-84 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideParityA parity check bit is the most significant bit of each ASCII coded character. Select the parity type accordi

5-85Parameter MenusParity (Cont’d)Select SPACE parity and the parity bit is always 0.SPACEIf no parity is required, select NONE.NONECheck Receive Erro

5-86 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideHardware HandshakingThe data interface consists of an RS-232C port. The port has been designed to operate either

2-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide 2. Pull the boot up over the cable until just the connector is protruding (Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1. Scanner Ca

5-87Parameter MenusHardware Handshaking (Cont’d)NoneScan the bar code below if no Hardware Handshaking is desired.NONEStandard RTS/CTSScan the bar cod

5-88 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideHardware Handshaking (Cont’d)RTS/CTS Option 3When Option 3 is selected, the scanner asserts RTS prior to any data

5-89Parameter MenusSoftware Handshaking (Cont’d)The scanner waits up to the programmable Host Serial Response Time-out to receive an ACK or NAK. If th

5-90 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideSoftware Handshaking (Cont’d)t XOFF is received during a transmission. Data transmission then stops after sending

5-91Parameter MenusStop Bit SelectThe stop bit(s) at the end of each transmitted character marks the end of transmission of one character and prepares

5-92 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideBeep on <BEL>When this parameter is enabled, the scanner issues a beep when a <BEL> character is dete

5-93Parameter MenusNumeric Bar CodesFor parameters requiring specific numeric values, scan the appropriately numbered bar code(s).01234

5-94 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideNumeric Bar Codes (Cont’d)56789

5-95Parameter MenusCancelIf you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan the bar code below.CANCEL

A-1Appendix AProgramming ReferenceUCC/EAN-128UCC/EAN-128 is a convention for printing data fields with standard Code 128 bar code symbols. UCC/EAN-128

2-3 Set Up 5. Slide the boot up while observing its orientation until it is securely in place (Figure 2-3). Figure 2-3. Boot Securely in Place 6. Ma

A-2LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideTable A-1. Reading Standard Code128 & UCC/EAN 128Standard Code 128UCC/EAN-128Effect and ExampleDisable Disable

A-3Programming ReferenceAIM Code IdentifiersEach AIM Code Identifier contains the three-character string ]cm where:] = Flag Character (ASCII 93)c = Code

A-4LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideThe modifier character is the sum of the applicable option values based on Table A-3. Table A-3. Modifier Characters

A-5Programming ReferenceCode 930 No options specified at this time. Always transmit 0.Example: A Code 93 bar code 012345678905 is transmitted as ]G0012

Index-1IndexAaccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1required

Index-2LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideEAN-8/EAN-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23security level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35UPC-A preamble

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2-4 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Battery Box Operation When using the LS 400Xi with a battery box, you can use either an alkaline battery (recom

2-5 Set Up Connecting to a Host - 1D Scanning With some terminal types, the LS 400Xi is unable to answer host terminal polls until the appropriate ho

2-6 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide RS-232 via Synapse To set up your RS-232 system via Synapse:1. Connect the Synapse Smart Cable to the host.2. C

2-7 Set Up 3. An output cable from the battery box connects the LS 4004i to the RS-232C input device. Connect one end of this cable to the battery bo

2-8 LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide 4. If necessary, plug a power supply into the power port on the Synapse cable. Figure 2-7. Keyboard Wedge Confi

2-9Set UpFigure 2-9. IBM 4683 Rear Panel With Cover RemovedFigure 2-10. IBM 4684 Rear Panel With Cover RemovedPort 9BPort 5BPort 179B5B17

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2-10 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideFigure 2-11. IBM 4693 Rear Panel With Cover RemovedFigure 2-12. IBM 4694 Rear Panel With Cover Removed9B59CPort

2-11Set UpConnection to a Host - PDF ScanningCurrently, PDF417 can only be interfaced with the following host types: t Direct RS-232 (refer to page 2-

3-1Chapter 3 ScanningScanning 1-D Bar CodesTo scan a 1-D bar code:1. Make sure all connections are secure, and the symbol you want to scan is within

3-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideAimingScan the Entire Symbolt Cross every bar and space of the symbol with the scan beam.t Hold the scanner furthe

3-3ScanningScanning PDF417 (2-D) Bar CodesBefore scanning a PDF bar code, enable PDF417 scanning by using the parameter bar code in ENABLE PDF417 on p

3-4 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideWhat If...Nothing happens when you follow the operating instructions?You Shouldt Check the system power. Is there

4-1Chapter 4 Maintenance & SpecificationsMaintenanceCleaning the exit window is the only maintenance required.t Do not allow any abrasive material

4-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideTechnical SpecificationsTable 4-1. Technical Specifications Item DescriptionPower Requirements*IBM 46XX/SynapseRS-23

4-3Maintenance & SpecificationsAmbient Light ImmunityArtificial LightingSunlight200 ft. candles 2153 lux8000 ft. candles 86112 lux (@8 in. (20 cm)

4-4 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideLS 400Xi 1-D Decode ZoneFigure 4-1. LS 400Xi 1-D Decode Zone

i Contents About This Manual Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-5Maintenance & SpecificationsLS 400Xi 2-D Decode ZoneFigure 4-2. LS 400Xi 2-D Decode ZoneNote: The measurements above are for 6.6 mil, 100 char

4-6 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuidePin-outsTable 4-2. Pin-outsPin LS 4004I LS 4005I LS 4005I with EAS1 Reserved Reserved Reserved2 Power Power Power3

4-7Maintenance & SpecificationsBeeper IndicationsTable 4-3. Beeper Indications Beeper Sequence IndicationStandard UseShort high tone A bar code s

4-8 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideCode 39 BufferingHi/lo tone New Code 39 data was entered into the buffer.3 Beeps - long high tone Code 39 buffer i

5-1Chapter 5 Parameter MenusOperational ParametersThe LS 400Xi is shipped with the settings shown in the Default Table on page 5-2. These default val

5-2 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideThe following table lists the defaults for all parameters. If you wish to change any option, scan the appropriate

5-3Parameter MenusDecode UPC/EAN Supplemental Redundancy 7 5-26Transmit UPC-A Check Digit Enable 5-27Transmit UPC-E Check Digit Enable 5-27Transmit U

5-4 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideSet Length(s) for Code 39 2 to 55 5-44Code 39 Check Digit Verification Disable 5-46Transmit Code 39 Check Digit Dis

5-5Parameter MenusCodabarCodabar Disable 5-64Set Lengths for Codabar 5-55 5-66CLSI Editing Disable 5-67NOTIS Editing Disable 5-68MSI PlesseyMSI Plesse

5-6 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideRS-232CRS-232 Host Type Standard 5-11Baud Rate 9600 5-83Parity None 5-85Check Receive Errors Do Not Check 5-85Hard

ii LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Hold at an Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-7Parameter MenusSet Default ParameterScanning this bar code returns all parameters to the default values listed in Table 5-1 on page 5-2.Note: The a

5-8 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideHost TypeIf you are using a Synapse cable, Synapse auto-detects your host so no host bar codes need to be scanned.

5-9Parameter MenusRS-232C Host TypesThree RS-232C hosts are set up with their own parameter default settings (Table 5-2). Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu,

5-10 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideRS-232C Host Types (Cont’d)Selecting the ICL, Fujitsu, or Nixdorf RS-232C terminal enables the transmission of co

5-11Parameter MenusRS-232C Host Types (Cont’d)To select an RS-232C host interface, scan one of the following bar codes. If you are scanning PDF417 bar

5-12 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideBeeper ToneTo select a decode beep frequency (tone), scan the LOW FREQUENCY, MEDIUM FREQUENCY, or HIGH FREQUENCY

5-13Parameter MenusBeeper VolumeTo select a beeper volume, scan the LOW VOLUME, MEDIUM VOLUME, or HIGH VOLUME bar code.LOW VOLUMEMEDIUM VOLUMEHIGH VOL

5-14 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideLaser On TimeThis parameter sets the maximum time decode processing continues during a scan attempt. It is progra

5-15Parameter MenusPower ModeThis parameter determines whether or not power remains on after a decode attempt. When in low power mode, the scanner ent

5-16 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideBeep After Good DecodeScan a bar code below to select whether or not the unit beeps after a good decode. If DO NO

iii Contents Transmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check Digit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27UPC-A Preambl

5-17Parameter MenusTransmit “No Read” MessageScan a bar code below to select whether or not a “No Read” message is transmitted. When enabled, if a sym

5-18 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuidePDF Decode FeedbackScan a bar code below to select whether or not the unit “clicks” during PDF417 decoding to ind

5-19Parameter MenusLinear Code Type Security LevelThe LS 400Xi offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g., Code 39, Interleaved

5-20 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideLinear Security Level 3Code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded.

5-21Parameter MenusBi-directional RedundancyThis parameter is only valid when a Linear Code Type Security Level (see page 5-19) has been enabled. When

5-22 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable UPC-E/UPC-A/UPC-E1To enable or disable UPC-E, UPC-A or UPC-E1, scan the appropriate bar code below

5-23Parameter MenusEnable/Disable EAN-8/EAN-13To enable or disable EAN-8 or EAN-13, scan the appropriate bar code below.ENABLE EAN-8DISABLE EAN-8ENABL

5-24 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable Bookland EANTo enable or disable Bookland EAN, scan the appropriate bar code below.ENABLE BOOKLAND

5-25Parameter MenusDecode UPC/EAN SupplementalsSupplementals are additionally appended characters (2 or 5) according to specific code format convention

5-26 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideDecode UPC/EAN Supplemental RedundancyWith Autodiscriminate UPC/EAN Supplementals selected, this option adjusts t

iv LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide Enable/Disable MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-27Parameter MenusTransmit UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Check DigitScan the appropriate bar code below to transmit the symbol with or without the UPC-A, UPC-E

5-28 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideUPC-A PreambleThree options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host device: tr

5-29Parameter MenusUPC-E PreambleThree options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E symbols transmitted to the host device: transmit system char

5-30 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideUPC-E1 PreambleThree options are given for lead-in characters for UPC-E1 symbols transmitted to the host device:

5-31Parameter MenusConvert UPC-E to UPC-AThis parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conve

5-32 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideConvert UPC-E1 to UPC-AThis parameter converts UPC-E1 decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After con

5-33Parameter MenusEAN Zero ExtendIf this parameter is enabled, five leading zeros are added to decoded EAN-8 symbols to make them compatible in format

5-34 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideConvert EAN-8 to EAN-13 TypeWhen EAN Zero Extend is enabled, this parameter gives you the option of labeling the

5-35Parameter MenusUPC/EAN Security LevelThe LS 400Xi offers four levels of decode security for UPC/EAN bar codes. Increasing levels of security are p

5-36 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideUPC/EAN Security Level 2If you are experiencing misdecodes of poorly printed bar codes, and the misdecodes are no

i About This Manual The LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and prog

5-37Parameter MenusUPC/EAN Coupon CodeWhen enabled, this parameter decodes UPC-A, UPC-A with 2 supplemental characters, UPC-A with 5 supplemental char

5-38 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable Code 128To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.ENABLE CODE 128DISABLE

5-39Parameter MenusEnable/Disable UCC/EAN-128To enable or disable UCC/EAN-128, scan the appropriate bar code below. (See Appendix A for details on UCC

5-40 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable Code 39To enable or disable Code 39, scan the appropriate bar code below.ENABLE CODE 39DISABLE COD

5-41Parameter MenusEnable/Disable Trioptic Code 39Trioptic Code 39 symbols always contain six characters. To enable or disable Trioptic Code 39, scan

5-42 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideConvert Code 39 to Code 32Scan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable converting Code 39 to Code 32.

5-43Parameter MenusCode 32 PrefixScan the appropriate bar code below to enable or disable adding the prefix character “A” to all Code 32 bar codes.Note:

5-44 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 39Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths wit

5-45Parameter MenusSet Lengths for Code 39 (Cont’d)Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range. For exa

5-46 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideCode 39 Check Digit VerificationWhen enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of a Code 39 symbol to ensure it

ii LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at

5-47Parameter MenusTransmit Code 39 Check DigitScan a bar code below to transmit data with or without the check digit.TRANSMIT CODE 39 CHECK DIGIT(ENA

5-48 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable Code 39 Full ASCIITo enable or disable Code 39 Full ASCII, scan the appropriate bar code below.Whe

5-49Parameter MenusCode 39 Buffering (Scan & Store)When you select the scan and store option, all Code 39 symbols having a leading space as a first

5-50 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideBuffer DataTo buffer data, Code 39 buffering must be enabled, and a symbol must be read with a space immediately

5-51Parameter MenusTransmit BufferTo transmit the buffer, read a symbol containing either the first or second condition:1. Only a start character, a pl

5-52 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable Code 93To enable or disable Code 93, scan the appropriate bar code below.ENABLE CODE 93DISABLE COD

5-53Parameter MenusSet Lengths for Code 93Lengths for Code 93 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific rang

5-54 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Code 93 (Cont’d)Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a speci

5-55Parameter MenusEnable/Disable Interleaved 2 of 5To enable or disable Interleaved 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.ENABLE INTERLEAVED 2

5-56 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 Lengths for I 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, o

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5-57Parameter MenusSet Lengths for Interleaved 2 of 5 (Cont’d)Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified ran

5-58 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideI 2 of 5 Check Digit VerificationWhen enabled, this parameter checks the integrity of an I 2 of 5 symbol to ensure

5-59Parameter MenusTransmit I 2 of 5 Check DigitScan a bar code below to transmit data with or without the check digit.TRANSMIT I 2 of 5 CHECK DIGIT(E

5-60 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideConvert I 2 of 5 to EAN-13This parameter converts a 14 character I 2 of 5 code into EAN-13, and transmits to the

5-61Parameter MenusEnable/Disable Discrete 2 of 5To enable or disable Discrete 2 of 5, scan the appropriate bar code below.ENABLE DISCRETE 2 OF 5DISAB

5-62 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 Lengths for D 2 of 5 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or l

5-63Parameter MenusSet Lengths for Discrete 2 of 5 (Cont’d)Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified range.

5-64 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideEnable/Disable CodabarTo enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.ENABLE CODABARDISABLE COD

5-65Parameter MenusSet Lengths for CodabarLengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific rang

5-66 LS 400Xi Product Reference GuideSet Lengths for Codabar (Cont’d)Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a speci